Adults Programs
January 2019
THE LANGUAGE of SEEING with ALEX SCHAEFER
Adult, 18+ | Saturday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 2
$270/Lux Local Member, $300/Guest
Representing the world we see is the very reason oil paint was invented and it’s the first thing we wish to understand when we are learning to paint. Visiting artist and teacher Alex Schaefer will teach the process of painting step by step from start to finish. To complement a technical foundation, lessons in art history and color theory will demonstrate ways of seeing while building a sense of personal style and expression. This is the ideal course for the beginning painter and an enlightening experience for the advanced artist as well!
SOMEDAY I'LL PAINT: OIL PAINTING with VICKY WALSH
Adult 18+ | Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27
$360/Lux Local Member, $400/Guest
Visiting artist Vicki Walsh has a skilled approach to teaching color theory with clear and personally designed instruction for handling paint safely and using color in an inspiring way. Participants come away from this class with a thorough understanding of color and value, and a systematic approach to palette creation that will allow them to use the oil medium with skill and confidence, all while experimenting with subject matter personal to their own artistic interests.
MIXED MEDIA with ALLISON RENSHAW
Adult 18+ | Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26
$270/Lux Local Member, $300/Guest
Visiting artist Allison Renshaw will lead students through the use of a variety of mediums to create personal artwork for all skill levels. The class will introduce different forms of image transfer techniques while exploring color, composition, and a variety of formal issues. Students will build the skill and confidence to uncover personal subject matter while participating in a creative community environment. Allison has had many years of experience instructing and is excited to challenge students. Exposure to other artists working in mixed media is given to complement the course and inspire students.
WHEEL THROWING I
Adult 18+ | Course: Thursday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Open Studio - Thursday, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21
$380/Lux Local Member, $420/Guest
Learn the essentials of creating functional ceramics on a potter's wheel. Whether you are new to ceramics or a professional artist looking to further your practice, visiting artist instructors will take an individualized approach to teaching all aspects of wheel throwing, firing, and glazing. This course will help in promoting access and understanding to the importance of ceramic arts while encouraging exploration and self-expression within a supportive and inspiring artistic community.
DRAWING BASICS AND BEYOND
Adult 18+ | Thursday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28
$270/Lux Local Member, $300/Guest
Visiting artist Allison Renshaw will lead students in a drawing class that will begin with building with basics skills and will proc on to explore imaginative, more personal drawings. Students will build the skill and confidence to uncover personal subject matter. Contour line, shading, color, ink wash, and many other approaches to drawing will be explored. Allison has taught drawing for many years and is excited to bring this new class to LUX. All skill levels are encouraged to participate.
March 2019
MIXED MEDIA with ALLISON RENSHAW
Adult 18+ | Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16
Visiting artist Allison Renshaw will lead students through the use of a variety of mediums to create personal artwork for all skill levels. The class will introduce different forms of image transfer techniques while exploring color, composition, and a variety of formal issues. Students will build the skill and confidence to uncover personal subject matter while participating in a creative community environment. Allison has had many years of experience instructing and is excited to challenge students. Exposure to other artists working in mixed media is given to complement the course and inspire students.
DRAWING BASICS AND BEYOND
Adult 18+ | Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Mar 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18
Visiting artist Allison Renshaw will lead students in a drawing class that will begin with building with basics skills and will proc on to explore imaginative, more personal drawings. Students will build the skill and confidence to uncover personal subject matter. Contour line, shading, color, ink wash, and many other approaches to drawing will be explored. Allison has taught drawing for many years and is excited to bring this new class to LUX. All skill levels are encouraged to participate.
COMMUNITY TOURS
Take advantage of the unique opportunity to explore art through an open dialogue with trained Lux Liaisons. Liaisons are on hand to the general public during open hours, or available for reserved guided tours. We offer a range of tour experiences to serve the public: pre-K through 8th grade school groups, high school and college student groups, and adult community groups.
Groups are welcome during open gallery hours (Thursdays, 1:00pm-5:00pm). We kindly ask that you book at least one week in advance.
Someday I'll Paint: Oil with Vicki Walsh
Wednesday
10:00AM-1:00PM
Visiting artist Vicki Walsh has a skilled approach to teaching color theory with clear and personally designed instruction for handling paint safely and using color in an inspiring way. Participants come away from this class with a thorough understanding of color and value, and a systematic approach to palette creation that will allow them to use the oil medium with skill and confidence, all while experimenting with subject matter personal to their own artistic interests. Limited to 10 students. Wednesday, January 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb, 6, 13, 20, 27 If you have any questions about registration, please contact our education team at education@luxartinstitute.org or by calling 760-436-6611. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER MORE >
The Language of Seeing: Oil with Alex Schaefer
Saturday
11:00am-2:00pm
Representing the world we see is the very reason oil paint was invented and it’s the first thing we wish to understand when we are learning to paint. Visiting artist and teacher Alex Schaefer will teach the process of painting step by step from start to finish. To complement a technical foundation, lessons in art history and color theory will demonstrate ways of seeing while building a sense of personal style and expression. This is the ideal course for the beginning painter and an enlightening experience for the advanced artist as well! Saturday, January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 2 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER MORE >
Mixed Media with Allison Renshaw
Tuesday
10:00am–1:00pm
Visiting artist Allison Renshaw will lead students through the use of a variety of mediums to create personal artwork for all skill levels. The class will introduce different forms of image transfer techniques while exploring color, composition, and a variety of formal issues. Students will build the skill and confidence to uncover personal subject matter while participating in a creative community environment. Allison has had many years of experience instructing and is excited to challenge students. Exposure to other artists working in mixed media is given to complement the course and inspire students. January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 Click here to register MORE >
Drawing Basics and Beyond
Tuesday
10:00am–1:00pm
Visiting artist Allison Renshaw will lead students in a drawing class that will begin with building with basics skills and will proc on to explore imaginative, more personal drawings. Students will build the skill and confidence to uncover personal subject matter. Contour line, shading, color, ink wash, and many other approaches to drawing will be explored. Allison has taught drawing for many years and is excited to bring this new class to LUX. All skill levels are encouraged to participate. January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER MORE >
Wheel Throwing I
Thursday
1:30pm–4:30pm
Learn the essentials of creating functional ceramics on a potter's wheel. Whether you are new to ceramics or a professional artist looking to further your practice, visiting artist instructors will take an individualized approach to teaching all aspects of wheel throwing, firing, and glazing. This course will help in promoting access and understanding to the importance of ceramic arts while encouraging exploration and self-expression within a supportive and inspiring artistic community. January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21 Instructor: Ariel French Course registration fee includes instruction, a 25 lb bag of clay, glazes, firing cost and three additional hours of open studio time per week. Limited to 11 students per section. Open Studio Hours: Thursday, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMJanuary 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21Lab Monitor: Robin Meierding CLICK HERE TO REGISTER MORE >
Save the Date: Lux After Dark
Saturday
Lux Art Institute's yearly gala is always full of spectacular art, entertainment and dinning. MORE >
